Open AccessPrevalence of High-Grade Anal Dysplasia and Anal Cancer in Veterans Living With HIV and CD4/CD8 Ratio as a Marker For Increased Risk
Author(s) -
Cristina B. Geltzeiler,
YiWei Xu,
Evie H. Carchman,
Elise H. Lawson,
Charles P. Heise,
Rob Striker,
Corrine I. Voils
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
diseases of the colon and rectum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 162
eISSN - 1530-0358
pISSN - 0012-3706
DOI - 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002009
Subject(s) - medicine , anal cancer , odds ratio , veterans affairs , retrospective cohort study , cd4 cd8 ratio , dysplasia , population , cohort study , cancer , gastroenterology , immunology , cd8 , environmental health , lymphocyte subsets , antigen
The Department of Veterans Affairs cares for the largest population of patients with HIV of any healthcare system in the United States. Screening for anal dysplasia/cancer is recommended for all veterans with HIV. Exams are invasive, burdensome, and resource intensive. We currently lack markers of disease to tailor screening.